page_title: Winterset, Iowa
section_title: Arts and culture
hierarchical_section_title: Winterset, Iowa / Arts and culture
caption_attribution_description: English: Roseman Bridge in Madison County, Iowa, United States.
context_page_description: Winterset is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,190 at the 2010 census.
  Winterset is part of the Des Moines − West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the birthplace of actor John Wayne.
context_section_description: Winterset is widely known for its covered bridges. A total of six covered bridges are located in Madison County, including one in Winterset City Park. The annual Covered Bridge Festival celebrates the bridges and local heritage every second full weekend in October. 
  The Winterset Stage is Madison County's live theatre venue providing family friendly dinner theatre, including musicals and concerts while offering a variety of children's theatre and educational programming. The Winterset Stage is a non-profit 501c3 organization located at 405 East Madison in Winterset, IA.
  Another notable landmark is Clark Tower, located in Winterset City Park, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding Middle River Valley area.
  The Madison County Courthouse, in the middle of the town square, was built in 1868, and rebuilt in 1876 after being partially destroyed by fire.
caption: Roseman Bridge
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